Integrative Oncology: A Patient Centered and Multidisciplinary Approach to Cancer Care (A Panel Discussion)

SELF STUDY / ENDURING - ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE ACTIVITY: 62 Minutes

Overview

This activity explores the principles and practice of integrative oncology, emphasizing a patient-centered, multidisciplinary approach that combines evidence-based integrative therapies with conventional cancer care to optimize symptom control, quality of life, and clinical outcomes across the cancer continuum.

Target Audience

This CME initiative was designed for oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, NPs, PAs, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of patients with cancer.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the components of an integrative oncology consultation
  2. Explain how evidence-based integrative strategies can be used to effectively manage symptoms related to cancer and its therapies
  3. Examine the integration of acupuncture as a complementary treatment in cancer care
  4. Discuss evidence-based nutritional strategies and their impact within an integrative approach to cancer treatment                                                                         
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Horizon CME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Horizon CME designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course opens: 
01/20/2026
Course expires: 
01/23/2027
Cost:
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Faculty

Heather Jackson, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC

Acupuncture and Pain Management
Administrative Director of Advanced Practice
Associate Professor Vanderbilt School of Nursing and Vanderbilt School of Medicine
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Nashville, TN

Dr. Heather Jackson serves as the administrative director of advanced practice for the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. In her clinical practice, she cares for patients in the Supportive Oncology and Palliative Care clinic. She is also an Associate Professor of Nursing at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing as well as the Vanderbilt School of Medicine. As a nursing scientist, Dr. Jackson has advanced the use of acupuncture for the treatment of pain and opioid dependence and published on qualitive improvement initiatives within advanced practice teams across the healthcare enterprise.

Marcia Berlin, RDN, LDN, CDCES 

Registered Dietitian and Integrative Educator
Tennessee Oncology
Nashville, TN

Marcia Berlin, RDN, LD, CDCES, is an Integrative Oncology Dietitian and Wellness Specialist, Certified Diabetes Educator, and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 15 years’ experience promoting healthy lifestyles. She received her education, a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, from Georgia State University. Marcia is well-versed in working with diverse populations. As well as experienced in educating patients about diabetes, nutrition, and general wellness using a patient-centered approach. Her certifications include, Registered and Licensed Dietitian- Tennessee & Georgia, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and Certified BeMoved Dance Fitness Instructor.

Mary Darden, MSN, APN-BC, AOCNP 

Integrative Oncology Manager
Tennessee Oncology
Nashville, TN

Mary Darden has been a nurse practitioner for 28 years and a nurse for 34.  She has worked in the Oncology setting for about 15 of those years.  The remainder of that time, she worked in rural and urban settings, providing primary care to a wide population of patients from different cultures and socioeconomic groups.  Mary has always had an interest in integrative medicine and biofield therapies such as healing touch and Reiki.

She attended an NIH grant funded training program in 2019 at the University of Michigan called the Integrative Oncology Scholars program.  It was a unique program that set out to train 100 Oncology providers from various disciplines in Integrative Oncology.  Once completed, she returned to Tennessee Oncology and began developing a program for the large community-based cancer program.  This program has been serving patients since 2021 and is growing. In her free time, she loves being outdoors!  She loves to hike, swim, and travel to interesting places.  She enjoys photography and painting.  Mary has 2 grown sons, 3 grandsons, and 2 pugs, MeiMei and Sake.

 

Disclosures:

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Horizon CME (HCME) ensures that continuing education activities are balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. 

All persons in a position to influence the content of an accredited continuing education activity provided by Horizon CME are required to disclose to HCME any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies within the past 24 months. All reported relevant financial relationships have been mitigated by Horizon CME.

Heather Jackson, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC Discloses no relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing healthcare goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients during the past 24 months.

Marcia Berlin, RDN, LDN, CDCES Discloses no relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing healthcare goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients during the past 24 months.

Mary Darden, MSN, APN-BC, AOCNP  Discloses no relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing healthcare goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients during the past 24 months.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Horizon CME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Horizon CME designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Price

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This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.

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